Kmart 02846241-4 Owner's manual

Brand: Kmart

Model: 02846241-4

Category: Lawnmowers

Type: Owner's manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty

3-in-1 Corded, 19"

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019

FormNo.769-05577B

(October22,2010)

ToTheOwner

Thank¥ou

Thank you for purchasing an Electric Mower manufactured

by MTD. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent

performance when properly operated and maintained.

Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.

It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and

maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other

persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the

recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could

result in personal injury or property damage.

All information in this manual is relative to the most recent

product information available at the time of printing. Review

this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine,

its features and operation. Please be aware that this Operator's

Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various

models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated

in this manual may not be applicable to all models. We reserve

the right to change product specifications, designs and

equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine,

phone your local authorized MTD service dealer or contact us

directly. MTD's Customer Support telephone numbers, website

address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want

to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.

Throughout this manual, all references to fightand left side of the

machine are observed from the operating position

Tableof Contents

Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 3

Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 8

Con trois ................................................................... 12

Opera tion ................................................................ 13

Maintenance & Adjustment ................................. 15

Service ..................................................................... 17

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 19

Parts List ................................................................. 20

Warranty .................................................. Back Cover

RecordProductinformation

Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please

locate the model plate on the equipment and record the

information in the provided area to the right. You can locate the

model plate by standing at the operator's position and looking

down at the rear of the deck. This information will be necessary,

should you seek technical support via our web site, Customer

Support Department, or with a local authorized service dealer.

MODEL NUMBER

EF-IEF-IEF-IEF-IEF-IE

SERIALNUMBER

EDEDEDEDEDE

CustomerSupport

Please do NOT retum the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting our Customer Support Department.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of

this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com

Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683

Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019

ImportantSafeOperationPractices

WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed,

could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow

all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply

with these instructions may result in personal injury.

When you see this symbol, HEED ITS WARNING!

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in

this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the

operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands,

toes and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could

result in serious injury or death.

WARNING: When using electric lawnmowers, basic safety precautions should always be

followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. These basic

precautions include the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

DoubleInsulated LawnMower

Double insulation is a concept in the safety of electric lawn mowers, which eliminates the need for the usual

three-wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. Wherever there is electric current in the

mower, there are two complete sets of insulation to protect the user. All exposed metal parts are isolated from

the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.

Servicing of a lawn mower with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should

be performed only by a qualified service technician. For repair service we suggest you take the lawn mower to

your nearest authorized service dealer. Always use original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) replacement parts

when servicing.

Operation s.

GeneralOperation:

1. Read this operator's manual carefully in its entirety before

attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand,

and follow all instructions on the machine and in the

manual(s) before operation. Keep this manual in a safe

place for future and regular reference and for ordering

replacement parts.

2. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use

of this machine before operating it.

3. This machine is a precision piece of power equipment,

not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all

times. This machine has been designed to perform one job:

to mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.

4. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this

machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand

the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual

and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an

adult.

Only responsible individuals who arefamiliar with these

rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this

machine.

6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be

used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other

foreign objects which could be tripped over or picked up

and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious

personal injury.

7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material

toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also,

avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction

which may cause discharged material to ricochet back

toward the operator.

8. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury,

stay in operator zone behind handles and keep children,

bystanders, helpers and pets at least 7S feet from mower

while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters area.

9. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during

operation and while performing an adjustment or repair

to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can

cause serious injury to the eyes.

10. Dressproperly-Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelry.

Theycanbecaughtinmovingparts.Wearsturdy,rough-

soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksandshirts.Shirts

andpantsthatcoverthearmsandlegs,rubbergloves,and

rubbersoledsteel-toedshoesarerecommended.Never

operatethismachineinbarefeet,sandals,slipperyorlight

weight(e.g.canvas)shoes.Alwaysusefaceordustmaskif

operationisdusty.

11. Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsorunder

cuttingdeck.Contactwithbladecanamputatehandsand

feet.

12. Amissingordamageddischargechutecancauseblade

contactorthrownobjectinjuries.

13. Manyinjuriesoccurasaresultofthemowerbeingpulled

overthefootduringafallcausedbyslippingortripping.

Donotholdontothemowerifyouarefalling;releasethe

handleimmediately.

14. Neverpullthemowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare

walking.Ifyoumustbackthemowerawayfromawallor

obstructionfirstlookdownandbehindtoavoidtripping

andthenfollowthesesteps:

a. Stepbackfrommowertofullyextendyourarms.

b. Besureyouarewellbalancedwithsurefooting.

c. Pullthemowerbackslowly,nomorethanhalfway

towardyou.

d. Repeatthesestepsasneeded.

15. Donotoperatethemowerwhileundertheinfluenceof

alcoholordrugs.

16. Stayalert-- Watchwhatyouaredoing.Usecommon

sense.Donotoperatelawnmowerwhenyouaretired.

17. Themotor/bladecontrolhandleisasafetydevice.Never

attempttobypassitsoperation.Doingsomakesthe

safetydeviceinoperativeandmayresultinpersonalinjury

throughcontactwiththerotatingblade.Themotor/blade

controlhandlemustoperateeasilyinbothdirectionsand

automaticallyreturntothedisengagedpositionwhen

released.

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22.

Never operate the mower in the rain or in damp or wet

grass. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can

cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing

your footing, release the motor/blade control handle

immediately and the blade will stop rotating within three

seconds.

Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Walk, never

run. Don't force the lawn mower- It will do the job better

and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

Stop the motor/blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or

roads.

If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop

the motor and check immediately for the cause. Vibration

is generally a warning of trouble.

Shut the motor off and wait until the blade comes to a

complete stop before unclogging the chute or removing

the grass catcher (if provided). The cutting blade continues

to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off. Never

place any part of the body in the blade area until you are

sure the blade has stopped rotating.

23. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge

chute, grass catcher (if provided), motor/blade control

handle or other safety protective devices in place and

working. Never operate mower with damaged safety

devices. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury.

24. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should

be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the

lawn mower. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCl

protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

25. To prevent electric shock use only with a UL listed

extension cord set suitable for outdoor use, such as Type

SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or

SJTOW-A.

Extension Cord--Make sure your extension cord set is in

good condition and is heavy enough to carry the current

load your lawn mower will draw. If in doubt, use the next

heavier gauge cord. The smaller the gauge number, the

heavier the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in

line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.

26.

MINIMUM WIRE SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS

FOR 120 VOLTAPPLIANCES USING 10- 12AMPS

Cord Length (ft.) 25 50 100 150

Wire Size (AWG) 16 16 14 12

27. To reduce the likelihood of disconnection of the extension

cord set from the mower, be sure to use the cord restraint

provided as well as a modern, tightly fitting extension cord.

28. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this lawn mower has a

polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will

require the use of a polarized extension cord. The mower

plug will only fit into the polarized extension cord one way.

If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse

the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct

polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will

require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit

into the polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not

fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug

still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install

the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug,

extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any

way.

29. If extension cord is damaged in any manner during use,

disconnect extension cord from house receptacle before

unplugging mower.

30. Circuit Breaker/Fuses--The mower should be operated

on a 15AMP or 20 AMP circuit. If difficulty in starting

is experienced with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit

breaker or the mower's built-in overload protection switch

frequently trips, contact your nearest authorized service

dealer. Do not use a higher rated circuit breaker or fuse

without consulting your power company.

31. Do not abuse the cord by pulling the mower by the cord or

yanking it to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cord

from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

32. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by

manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.

4 I SECTION 2 -- IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

33. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use

care and good judgment. Contact Customer Support for

assistance or the name of the nearest service dealer.

SlopeOperation:

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which

can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra

caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your

safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to

measure slopes before operating this machine on a sloped or

hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it.

Do:

Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise

extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps

which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide

obstacles.

Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can

cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing

your balance, release the motor/blade control handle

immediately, and the blade will stop rotating within three

(3) seconds.

Do Not:

1. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you

could lose your footing or balance.

2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on

the slope gauge.

3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause

slipping.

Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the

presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower

and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers.

Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

Keep children out of the mowing area and under watchful

care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.

Before and while moving backwards, look behind and

down for small children.

Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,

doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure

your vision of a child who may run into the mower.

Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this

machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand the

instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on

the machine and be trained and supervised by an adult.

Service

1. When servicing mower, use original equipment

manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts listed in this

manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the original

equipment specifications may lead to improper

performance and compromise safety!"

2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the

blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the

power cord when not in use and to prevent unintended

starting.

Follow instructions for lubricating and changing

accessories.

Inspect lawn mower cord and extension cords periodically

and replace immediately, if damaged. Lawn mower cord

should be repaired by an authorized service dealer only.

5. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

6. To reduce a fire hazard, keep the motor free of grass, leaves

and debris build-up.

7. Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent

intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade

for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, and worn) Replace blade

with the original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) blade

only, listed in this manual.

8. Maintain your mower with care -- Keep mower blade sharp

and clean for best and safest performance. Mower blades

are sharp and can cut, wrap the blade or wear gloves and

use extra caution when servicing them.

9. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the

equipment is in safe working condition.

10. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regularly.

11. After striking a foreign object, stop the motor and

disconnect the power cord. Thoroughly inspect the mower

for any damage. Repair the damage before operating the

mower.

12. Grass catcher components (if provided), discharge cover,

and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which

could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.

For safety protection, frequently check components

and replace immediately with original equipment

manufacturer's (OEM) parts only, listed in this manual.

13. When not in use, store lawn mower indoors in a dry area,

locked-up and/or out of the reach of children.

14. Maintain or replace safety and instructional labels, as

necessary.

15. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission

(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),

this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years,

or 140 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful

Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized

service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety

systems are working properly and not worn excessively.

Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.

SECTION 2 -- IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES S

Safety Symbols

This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the

machine before attempting to assemble and operate.

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READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)

Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to

assemble and operate

DANGER- ROTATING BLADES

To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover

or grass catcher (if provided) is in its proper place. If damaged, replace immediately.

DANGER-- BYSTANDERS

Do not mow when children or others are around.

DANGER-- HAND/FOOT CUT

Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.

DANGER -- THROWN DEBRIS

Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade in any direction. Wear safety glasses.

DANGER-- SLOPES

Use extra caution on slopes. Do not mow slopes greater than 15°.

WARNING-- ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Do not operate the mower in the rain.

WARNING: Your Responsibility--Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and

follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

6 I SECTION 2 -- IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

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Usethis page as a guide to determine slopeswhere you may not operate safely,

WARNING! Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees

(a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. Operate riding

mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes. Operate walk-behind mowers across the face of slopes, never

up and down slopes.

Assembly& Set-Up

Contentsof Carton

One Electric Mower

One Operator's Manual

One Side Discharge Chute

Two Toggle Clamps

Two Cord Guides

One Cord Retainer

NOTE: All references to the left and right side of the mower are

from the operator's position behind the mower.

NOTE: Cord guides and cord retainer may already be installed.

Unpacking the Unit

1. Cut the corners of the carton and lay the sides flat on the

ground. Remove all packing inserts.

2. Move the mower out of the carton.

3. Make certain the carton has been completely emptied

before discarding it.

Cutting Height Adjustment

The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the rear

right wheel. See Fig. 3-1.

1. Pull the lever out and away from the mower.

2. Move the lever forward or back for desired cutting height.

3. Release lever towards mower deck.

...................TopView

Figure 3-1

HandleAssembly

1. Raise the cutting height adjustment to the highest setting.

See Fig. 3-1.

2. To assemble the lower handle:

a. Pivot the lower handle backward. See Fig. 3-2A.

b. Place the bolts in the lower handle in the slots of the

handle bracket. See Fig. 3-2B.

c. Make sure the bolts in the lower handle are fully

positioned in the slots of the handle bracket. See

Fig. 3-2C.

NOTE: Make sure motor cord is clear of wing knobs before

tightening.

d. Tighten the lower handle wing knobs. See Fig. 3-2D.

Figure 3-2

NOTE:Cord retainer may already be installed.

Slide the cord retainer (if packed separately) onto the

right hand side of the upper handle with the motor/blade

control handle. See Fig. 3-3.

NOTE:The clip will be facing down toward the motor.

Figure 3-3

Place the upper handle onto the lower handle, keeping the

motor cord over the handles. See Fig. 3-4.

Insert toggle clamps packed separately with the mower

into the holes for the selected height. See Fig. 3-4.

Tighten the clamps. See Fig. 3-5.

NOTE: Leave space between clamp and clamp seat. If

clamp will not tighten, loosen wing knob half turn. If clamp

is not firmly seated when engaged, tighten wing knob half

turn until clamp is firmly seated when engaged.

Figure 3-5

CordGuide

NOTE: Cord guides may already be installed. Proceed to step 3 if

installed.

Make sure the cord between the motor/blade control lever

and the mower sits in the cord holders on the upper and lower

handles.

Snap one cord guide onto the lower handle. See Fig. 3-6.

Snap the other cord guide onto the upper handle below

the cord retainer. See Fig. 3-6.

Secure the motor cord in the cord guide clamps.

Figure 3-4

a. Forthe Iowestsetting, line upthetop holes ofthe upper

handle with the holes on the lower handle.

b. For the medium setting, line up the middle holes

of the upper handle with the holes on the lower

handle.

c. For the highest setting, line up the bottom holes

of the upper handle with the holes on the lower

handle.

NOTE: Make certain the clips on the clamp retainers are

inside the grooves of the clamp seats. See Fig. 3-4 inset.

Figure 3-6

SECTION3 -- ASSEMBLY& SET-UP 9

CordConnection

NOTE: Do not plug your extension cord into the power source

receptacle (outlet) prior to routing it through the cord retainer

and connecting the extension cord to the mower's cord outlet

receptacle.

To properly route your extension cord through the cord retainer:

1. Approximately 14 to 16-inches from its end, crease your

extension cord to form a tight loop.

2. Push the loop through the bottom hole in the cord

retainer. See Fig. 3-7.

3. Position the loop over the clip found on the cord retainer

and pull down until the cord fits snugly into the clip. See

Fig. 3-7.

NOTE: Use a Ul_-approved extension cord. A 100-foot,

14-gauge cord is recommended. A 50-foot, 16-gauge

cord is acceptable. Refer to the small chart found in Safe

Operation Practices.

NOTE:The cord retainer secures your extension cord and

safely limits its movement.

Figure 3-7

GrassCollection

1. To assemble the grass bag, secure the plastic channels of

grass bag over frame rods. See Fig. 3-8.

Frame Rod"

Plastic Channels

Figure 3=8

2. Follow steps below to attach grass catcher:

a. Lift rear discharge door.

b. Remove rear mulching baffle. See Fig. 3-9.

NOTE: Swing the mulching baffle to the right side of the

mower and then slide out.

Figure 3-9

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SECTION 3 -- ASSEMBLY& SET-UP

c. Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of

discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher.

See Fig. 3-10.

To remove grass catcher, lift rear discharge door on the mower.

Lift grass catcher up and out, off of the pivot rod. Release rear

discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower.

i_ll WARNING: Never operate mower unless the hooks

on the grass catcher are firmly seated on the pivot

rod and the rear discharge door rests firmly against

top of the grass catcher.

Figure 3-10

SideDischarge

For side discharge, you will need to have the rear mulching baffle

installed below the rear discharge door.

1. On the right side of the mower, lift the mulch baffle.

2. Slide the hooks of the side discharge chute under hinge pin

on mulch baffle assembly. See Fig. 3-11.

3. Secure the tabs of the side discharge chute onto the hooks

below the side mulching baffle. See Fig. 3-11.

NOTE:Make sure the side discharge chute sits tightly

against the mower deck.

NOTE: Do not remove side mulch baffle at any time, even

when you are not mulching.

Figure 3-11

SECTION3 -- ASSEMBLY& SET-UP 11

ControlsandFeatures

Starter

Button

Overload

Switch

Motor/Blade

Control Lever

Cord Retainer

Cutting Height

Adjustment Lever

Motor/Blade Control Lever

Figure 4-1

WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all OverloadProtection Switch

instructions and warnings on the machine and in

The mower is equipped with an overload protection switch,

this manual before operating, located on the motor/blade control. This overload protection

switch may pop out when too much strain is placed on the

motor. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments Section to reset

this switch.

_ ARNING: The motor/blade control lever is a

safety device. Never attempt to bypass its

operations.

The motor/blade control lever is located on the upper handle

of the mower. The motor/blade control lever engages and

disengages the motor and blade.

CordRetainer

The cord retainer is located on the upper handle of the mower.

The cord retainer secures your extension cord and safely limits its

movement.

CuttingHeight Adjustment Lever

The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the right

rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to the Assembly

Section.

Starter Button

The starter button is located on the upper handle of the mower.

Engaging the motor/blade control lever with the starter button

pressed will start the mower.

Operation

Starting Motor

WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure

you are in the operating position behind the mower

when using it. To avoid serious injury, the operator

and unit should be in a stable position while

starting.

Connectingto an ElectricalPowerSource

i,_ WARNING:This mower should be operated on a 15

or 20 AMP circuit. If you experience difficulty in

starting with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit

breaker, contact an authorized service dealer. Do not

use a higher rated fuse or breaker without

consulting your power company.

NOTE: Connect your extension cord to the mower as instructed

in the Set Up section prior to plugging your extension cord into

an electrical outlet. See Fig. 5-1.

Figure 5-1

1. Plug your extension cord into any convenient (indoor or

outdoor) 120-volt, 60 hertz A.C. outlet or receptacle. Your

mower will operate satisfactorily on a circuit with a 15

ampere breaker.

NOTE:To avoid tripping circuit breakers, select an outlet

on a circuit that is not overloaded. Do NOT select an outlet

that is on a circuit hosting appliances such as a refrigerator.

2. Stand behind the mower, in the operating position.

Press the (orange) starter button and hold it in. See Fig. 5-2.

NOTE: Starting the mower's motor also engages the blade.

Figure 5-2

4. While holding the starter button in, squeeze the motor/

blade control lever against the upper handle to start the

motor and engage the blade. See Fig. 5-2.

NOTE:The mower's motor will NOT start if you fail to

hold the starter button in while pivoting the motor/blade

control handle upward.

5. Release the (orange) starter button.

Stopping the Motor

WARNING: The blade continues to rotate for a few

seconds after the motor is shut off. If motor does not

come to a stop when the motor/blade control

handle is released, unplug the mower from the

outlet, and contact an authorized service dealer.

Release the blade/motor control lever to stop the motor and

blade.

UsingYourLawnMower

Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, or other objects

which could damage the lawn mower or motor. Such objects

could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and

cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.

_ ARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the

motor, and unplug from the power supply circuit.

Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage, and

repair the damage before restarting and operating

the mower. Excessive vibration of the mower during

operation is an indication of damage. The unit

should be promptly inspected and repaired.

To prevent electric shock, do not operate the mower in

damp or wet conditions.

Always start from the point closest to the power source

where the cord is connected. Never mow around the lawn

in circles; travel back and forth across the lawn, starting

from the point closest to the outlet and then moving away

from the outlet so the cord lies in the cut portion of the

lawn, out of the way.

Do not allow the extension cord to wrap around trees,

shrubs or other obstacles. When picking up the extension

cord, wind the cord in a series of equal loops on each side

of your hand to prevent snarling.

UsingasMulcher

For mulching grass, remove the side discharge chute and grass

catcher from the mower. Make sure that the rear mulch plug is

inserted. For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. If the grass

has been allowed to grow in excess of four inches, mulching is

not recommended.

UsingGrassCatcher

You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are

operating the mower.

1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in the

"Assembly & Set-Up" section. Grass clippings will

automatically collect in bag as you run mower. Operate

mower till grass bag is full.

2. Stop motor completely by releasing the blade/motor

control handle. Make sure that the unit has come to a

complete stop.

3. Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away from

the mower to remove the bag. Dispose of the grass

clippings and reinstall the bag when complete.

SECTION 5-- OPERATION

Maintenance&Adjustments

GeneralRecommendations

Always observe safety rules when performing any

maintenance.

The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that

have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain

the lawn mower as instructed here.

All adjustments should be checked at least once each

season.

Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are

tight.

WARNING: Always stop the motor and disconnect from the

power source before cleaning, lubricating or performing any

repairs or maintenance on the lawn mower.

Lubrication

Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or

motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate

surface of the pivot arm and inner surface of the wheel

with light oil. See Fig. 6-1.

Figure 6-1

2. Lubricatethetorsion springonthesidemulch plug periodically

with light oil to prevent rust. See Fig. 6-1.

DeckCare

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose

the mower to water.

The underside of mower deck should be cleaned after each use

as grass clippings, leaves, dirt and other debris will accumulate.

This accumulation of grass clippings, etc., is undesirable as it will

promote rust and corrosion.

1. Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on or around the

motor cover (do not use water). Wipe the mower clean with

a dry cloth occasionally.

2. If debris has built up on the underside of the unit, tilt the

mower forward or on its side and scrape it clean with a

suitable tool.

iMPORTANT: Do not use a pressure washer or garden

hose to clean your unit. These may cause damage to electric

components, or the electric motor. The use of water will result in

shortened life and reduce serviceability.

Resetting OverloadProtectionSwitch

This mower is equipped with an overload protection switch to

prevent overheating damage to the motor.

If the overload protection switch pops out:

1. Release the motor/blade control handle and do NOT restart

the mower for at least one minute, allowing the electric

motor time to cool.

2. Press the overload protection switch inward to reset. See

Fig. 6-2.

Figure 6-2

Ifthe

overload protection switch pops out shortly after resetting:

Release the motor/blade control handle and do NOT restart

the mower for at least 15 minutes to allow the electric

motor extra time to cool.

2. Press the overload protection switch inward to reset.

3. Restart unit.

NOTE: If the overload protection switch pops out

repeatedly during operation or will not remain in when

attempting to reset, contact an authorized service center

to arrange for repair.

ReplacingTrail Shield

WARNING: Never operate mower unless the trail

shield is in place and working. Never operate mower

with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can

result in personal injury.

The trail shield is subject to wear and damage which could

expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety

protection, frequently check the trail shield and replace

immediately with original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) part

only, listed in this manual.

1. To remove trail shield, remove screws holding trail shield in

place.

Press shield in on either side to remove from hole.

See Fig. 6-3.

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Figure 6-3

Removeshield fromoppositeholeand repla cewith newshield in

the opposite order and manner of removal.

SECTION 6-- MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS

Service

BladeCare

WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for

sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with

a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the

blade. Be certain to disconnect the power supply.

Periodically inspect the blade assembly for cracks, especially if

you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. Follow the

steps below for blade service.

1. Stop the motor and disconnect the power supply to the

mower. Turn the mower on its side.

2. Usea block of wood between blade and mower deckto

prevent the blade from turning when the bolt is removed.

3. Loosen and remove the blade bolt, locking plates, and

blade. See Fig. 7-1.

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Figure 7-1

The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding

wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade while it is still

on the mower. When sharpening the blade, follow the

original angle of grind and grind each cutting edge equally

to keep the blade balanced. Balance the blade on a round

shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side until

it balances evenly.

WARNING: An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It

may cause damage to mower, and could break

causing personal injury.

BladeInstallation

1. Place the cutting blade, locking plates, and blade bolt on

the motor shaft and thread the blade bolt in finger tight.

See Fig. 7-1.

NOTE:Make certain to replace the parts in the exact order

in which they were removed. When installing the cutting

blade, be sure it is installed with the curved ends pointing

towards the mower deck and not towards the ground.

2. Torque the blade bolt down using a torque wrench to

assure the bolt is tightened properly. The recommended

torque for the blade bolt is 309 in. Ibs.

_ ARNING: The blade hardware is not only used to

attach the blade assembly, but is also an insulated

safety device and should never be altered in any

way. If replacement is necessary, use original

equipment parts as shown in the parts list.

Toinsure safe operation of your unit, all nuts and bolts must be

checked periodically for correct tightness.

BladeSharpening

To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts

of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges,

parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25° to 30° angle. See Fig. 7-2.

NOTE: It is important that each cutting blade edge be ground

equally to maintain proper blade balance. A poorly balanced

blade will cause excessive vibration and may cause damage to

the mower and result in personal injury. The blade can be tested

by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Grind metal from

the heavy side until it balances evenly.

Figure 7-2

Off-SeasonStorage

The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower

for storage.

Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the

lubrication instructions.

We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or

garden hose to clean your unit.

Make certain the power supply is disconnected.

Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent

rusting.

Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to

corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

Wipe extension cord to remove any foreign substance such

as oil or stains. Replace extension cord if cut or damaged in

any way.

Wind cord in a series of equal loops on each side ofyour

hand to prevent snarling.

SECTION7-- SERVICE

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause i Remedy

Circuit breaker on the

mower tripping

Mower not mulching

properly

Mower vibrating at higher

speed

1. Too much workload on the mower.

2. Fuse blown; outlet overloaded.

1. Wet grass clippings stick to the underside of

the deck.

1. Bent motor shaft.

2. Cutting blade is unbalanced.

3. Blade is loose.

1. Raise the cutting height, resetthe circuit

breaker on the mower, take a smaller width

of cut, and walk slowly.

2. Connect to an outlet that is fused for 15

amperes. Reset the circuit breaker and start

the mower again.

1. Wait till the grass dries before mowing.

1. Stop the motor, disconnect the power source

and inspect for damage. Have repaired by an

authorized service dealer.

2. Balance the blade by grinding each cutting

edge equally.

3. Tighten blade bolt to 309 in. Ibs.

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